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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.74, 234.72 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.74, 234.72 and 84.44 is: 126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.74 : 234.72 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.74/234.72 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.74x = 234.72 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.74x = 19,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,819.76/156.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.45

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